TAFE Queensland
Diploma of Youth Work
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Upgrade your skills in the community service sector with this advanced qualification. This course is perfect for those who want to work with young people in a diverse range of settings.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working in community and welfare support is expected to grow strongly over the coming years. This large occupation has strong job prospects with around 30,000 job openings anticipated over the next five years.
This course will give you the practical knowledge you need to engage respectfully with young people and identify and respond to people in crisis. You will learn to conduct group activities, manage case loads, and to develop and implement procedures to help young people address their needs. Our teams of industry professionals are the best in their field, and will give you the one-on-one guidance that you need to succeed in the sector.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a youth worker in a variety of community settings, to support the goals of young people.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Education City Drive, Springfield
- 100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Youth Work will prepare you for the following roles.
Youth Worker
A Youth Worker supports children and young people who are going through a challenging time. You might provide guidance with issues such as homeless...
Youth Counsellor
Youth Counsellors support young people as they work through personal and emotional issues — helping them develop strategies for problems with relat...
Youth Support Worker
Youth Support Workers help young people find employment, housing, and education and help them work through a range of social, financial, and emotio...
Youth Case Worker
Youth Case Workers are assigned to individual children or teens, working one-on-one to help improve their quality of life. You’ll need advanced int...
Welfare Worker
Welfare Workers help marginalised, isolated and disadvantaged people access social welfare services and community support. Your daily job involves...
Youth Justice Officer
Youth Justice Officers supervise young people in custody, supporting their personal development and referring them to essential services, education...
Outreach Worker
Outreach Workers raise awareness and educate the general public about issues in the community, such as mental health, then build relationships with...
Child Safety Officer
Child Safety Officers identify children at risk and ensure they are protected in accordance with the law. They carrying out assessments, investigat...
Intake Worker
An Intake Worker conducts initial assessments of clients at welfare services such as mental health clinics or drug and alcohol rehabilitation facil...
Peer Support Worker
Peer support workers play a key role in the mental health field, offering assistance and encouragement to those living with mental health issues. T...
About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
